Engleby by Sebastian Faulks

319 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Bestselling British author Sebastian Faulks reinvents the unreliable narrator with his singular, haunting creation—Mike Engleby."My name is Mike Engleby, and I'm in my second year at an ancient university." With that brief introduction we meet one...

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Community Reviews Summary of 545 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 52%
challenging 50%
reflective 47%
tense 35%
sad 17%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 42% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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